budaatum:
Thankfully, the majority of Nigerians are not that dumb, and know that leaving education to states would only increase alimanjeris.

IbeOkehie:


Federal Universities in Nigeria churn out massively ignorant and unenlightened graduates that simply crammed and regurgitated textbooks or cheated their way through. Most of them in the highly desirable courses only got admitted by offering sex or money as bribes or they had nepotistic or political connections. It's not just talk, there's video evidence AND more importantly, everyone knows it from experience and observation.

That Nigeria is the Poverty Capital of the World is no surprise given the quality of Federal University education in that country.

Good Luck to Nigeria.

folake4u:


With due respect, I find your bolded comment very distasteful. There are lots of brilliant young Nigerian students who got into highly sought courses with hardwork, grit and sweat.

Sometimes, one talks to the average Nigerian elder and you understand why Nigeria has been economically comatose all these years.

Anyways, some things are better left unsaid.

#ThinkingOutLoud.

IbeOkehie:


Federal Universities in Nigeria churn out massively ignorant and unenlightened graduates that simply crammed and regurgitated textbooks or cheated their way through. Most of them in the highly desirable courses only got admitted by offering sex or money as bribes or they had nepotistic or political connections. It's not just talk, there's video evidence AND more importantly, everyone knows it from experience and observation.

Good Luck to Nigeria.

Gerrard59:

No wonder we are poor. I mostly read "the government should open companies" from black Africans. Terrible statement.

GloriousGbola:


raumdeuter is massively ignorant and unenlightened and cheated his way through school
i am massively ignorant and unenlightened
the ceos and executives of corporate nigeria are massively ignorant and unenlightened
hundreds of thousands of nigerian immigrants are ignorant and unenlightened
nigerians working in PWC, shell, total, MTN and numerous industries are all massively ignorant and unenlightened

in fact nigeria is a cesspool of ignorant unenlightened dunces who paid and fked their way from primary school into employment

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😀😀

what maga cannot do to the human psyche does not exist

IbeOkehie:


I agree. Government owned schools are ALWAYS badly managed.

Government owned ANYTHING is always badly managed. In every country, every industry and sector. It's a fact of life and it's ALWAYS worse in diverse countries.

Good Luck to Nigeria.

Magnoliaa:
cc IjeBos

This is the man I'm talking about- the one who attended a women-only event in Lagos.


Make I see this kind person for night, but make I nor fear based on say e identify as woman? 😂

Gerrard59:

This is a new hill I am willing to die on. Government owned entities perform poorly in heterogeneous countries (ethnic and racial groups). The evidence is so stark.

IbeOkehie:


It's always good to share knowledge. If you have any systematic analysis you can share as to why Nigeria is economically comatose, it would be good to put it out. Everyone will claim to make it through University in Nigeria by hard work, yet everyone KNOWS the corruption, cheating and nepotism is widespread and acceptable part of the culture.

The whole Nigerian schtick of using exceptionalism as a substitute for the norm is sickening. The migration argument brings it out full bore.

Comment - UK & USA are better places for Nigerians to succeed.

Nigerian Argument - but Dangote, Agboola and Don Jazzy made it in Nigeria!

Nigerians make all claims to academic achievement but there's very little they've contributed to the world that has made large scale change or improvement to human life. Living in Houston presented opportunities to challenge Nigerian oil & gas engineers on this. Some of the conversation is laughable, not worth reporting here. Similar to the typical Unilag or UNN educated lawyer who will claim Nigerians can own land in Nigeria.

Observers can only go by results. The outcome of Nigerian education is clear.

Black Americans were sold into slavery by Nigerians and achieved full rights of USA citizenship in 1964. They have the most wealth and highest HDI of any national group of Negroes on the planet.

Black South Africans got freedom and self rule in 1990. They're the richest and have highest HDI of Black Africans on the Continent.

Nigeria got independence in 1960 and has achieved the distinction of being the Poverty Capital of the World since snatching that honor from India in 2018.

Brilliant Nigerians? There's no evidence of them ever existing in the Zoo.

Good Luck to Nigeria.

grandstar:


Americans don't know that they've thrown themselves under the bus.

Lee Yuan Kew liken the policies of Mao's regime, "as an excess of hubris and theology." Those exact words are what best describes Trump and his policies.

Take his deportation policies.

He want to deport 15-20m "illegals" whether they contribute to the economy or not. About 9m are already working, many doing the jobs Americans snub like picking fruits, or cleaning. Economist have already said the deportations would lead to severe labor shortages.

The logistics of attaining such a humongous number is monstrous. As if that wasn't enough, he wants to de-naturalize many who already have citizens.

Take a look at his trade policies which rests on tariffs. The UK's economy today is in trouble today because it turned its back on free trade with the European Union where there are zero tariffs between member states.

The pain afflicted on Britain's economy due to its exit from the EU is only a fraction of would be inflicted if Donald Trump is enacts his plan to place 65% import duty on Chinese goods, and 25% on Canada, its 51st state, and Mexico.

He said Americans won't pay for the tariffs, that it is the exporter. Not only is this completely and totally idiotic, it shows that majority of Americans are economic illiterate.

These tariffs will boost inflation, and what would the Fed do when inflation increases? It increases interest rates high enough to kill inflation. This will increase the cost of servicing personal, corporate, mortgage and public debt and might tilt the economy into a recession.

Economists have predicted that the US economy might fall by up to 8% if Trump decides to go through fully with the deportations and the tariffs in his first year.

I have lost all confidence in the world economy. Trumps policies will not only take America down, but the world's.

budaatum:
“From the age of 2, normal life without paralysis was only possible for me because of the miraculous combination of modern medicine and a mother’s love. But for millions who came after me, the real miracle was the saving power of the polio vaccine,” Mr. McConnell said.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/us/politics/in-an-apparent-warning-to-kennedy-mcconnell-defends-polio-vaccine.html?smid=url-share

IbeOkehie:


No need to make it personal. The VIDEO EVIDENCE and general experience of Nigerians validate the opinion that the generality of Federal University graduates in Nigeria are IGNORANT and UNENLIGHTENED.

Ask even TOP LAWYERS in Nigeria and they will argue that individuals can own land in Nigeria, I'm talking TOP LAWYERS. Try it with any Federal Law graduate and confirm for yourself. Even here on Nairaland they insist on the LIE than individuals can own land in Nigeria.

When I was working in Nigeria I ran into at least TWO Federal University graduates that didn't know what VAT is, simply didn't know and one of them is a business graduate from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Even Peter Obi doesn't know the meaning of free markets, this one is confirmed because I asked him in person. I later contacted a friend who talks to him to get clarification for me. After he reported back, I realized he has no idea. Really.

"Working at Shell and PWC and MTN" is just that, working....the same way they worked to earn their degrees in University.

General proof of competence for Nigerian university graduates and Nigerian elites would be the kind of society they've been able to build.

What is the result of Nigerian University EDUCATION? They've made Nigeria the Poverty Capital of the World.

Good Luck to Nigerians.

Ask even TOP LAWYERS in Nigeria and they will argue that individuals can own land in Nigeria, I'm talking TOP LAWYERS. [b] Try it with any Federal Law graduate and confirm for yourself. Even here on Nairaland they insist on the LIE than individuals can own land in Nigeria.

When I was working in Nigeria I ran into at least TWO Federal University graduates that didn't know what VAT is, simply didn't know and one of them is a business graduate from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

"Working at Shell and PWC and MTN" is just that, working....the same way they worked to earn their degrees in University.

General proof of competence for Nigerian university graduates and Nigerian elites would be the kind of society they've been able to build.

Even Peter Obi doesn't know the meaning of free markets, this one is confirmed because I asked him in person. I later contacted a friend who talks to him to get clarification for me. After he reported back, I realized he has no idea. Really.

It's always good to share knowledge. If you have any systematic analysis you can share as to why Nigeria is economically comatose, it would be good to put it out

Everyone will claim to make it through University in Nigeria by hard work, yet everyone KNOWS the corruption, cheating and nepotism is widespread and acceptable part of the culture.

IbeOkehie:


Federal Universities in Nigeria churn out massively ignorant and unenlightened graduates that simply crammed and regurgitated textbooks or cheated their way through. Most of them in the highly desirable courses only got admitted by offering sex or money as bribes or they had nepotistic or political connections. It's not just talk, there's video evidence AND more importantly, everyone knows it from experience and observation.

That Nigeria is the Poverty Capital of the World is no surprise given the quality of Federal University education in that country.
Which kain yeye talk be this?


Good Luck to Nigeria.

GloriousGbola:
passing through multiple interviews and aptitude tests or being head hunted is the same way they earned their degrees in the university - which as you have already stated is by bottom power and bribing their way into employment. did you even read what you just wrote at all? a person will first bribe hr to get them to the interview. then bribe the manager who will interview them - then bribe the head of department, then bribe the ceo in the final interview. i really have to wonder EXACTLY what working experience and exposure you had in nigeria .

basilico:


A long keyboard analysis of why Trump is wrong. Speculations from an elitist point of view of why everything he has proposed will not work . No different from what I hear on main stream media.
Trump has some brilliant advisors and family too . The noise is to deter him from taking any action lest it don't produce desired results. In other words , deliberate sabotage
Trump will do this, if he does that this will happen yadayadayada.
If Trump increased r
tarriffs on China to cut off supporting Russia in the Ukraine war , would that be a good thing? America stops wasting money protecting foreign borders?

grandstar:


Someone is telling you the truth and you're displeased?

Trump is telling you that tariffs will not be paid by the American importer and you believe him? Haba!

Are you not a Nigerian? Is it not the importer that pays the tariff, the import duty?

budaatum:

Nairaland does not work that way. If you don't want your views to be of interest, you can try keeping them to yourself.


Thankfully, Nigeria and its federal government do not agree that the "North have a right to pursue Boko Haram or whatever ideology they wish", and make it the "business of other tribes or regions whether Northerners choose to embrace education".

Ti ara ile ẹni ba n jẹ kokoro ti ko sunwon ti a ko ba so fun; howuhowu re ko nii je ka sun l'oru. "If someone in your household is eating harmful food and you don't tell them, their cry at night will keep stop you being able to sleep at night".

If we don't make their education our business, they'd create no jobs in their region and start killing themselves due to hunger, and then migrate down to where you live and start killing you because they have not been educated to do the work that needs doing. Or what did you think the constant wailing about Fulani was all about?

You don't just concern yourself because of them, but because of what they'd end up doing to you if you don't.

folake4u:
Gloriousgbola Thank you for your well detailed response on my behalf because truly, I have no further words for Ibe.

I wanted to reply to his mention but he kept on deflecting. Today is a good day so I'd let it slide.

Nigerian youths don truly suffer.

GloriousGbola:


Kip kwaiet!

Sisi opo!

We know how you got your degree, how you got your job and how you get promotions. Big bobby power. Like Nigerians everywhere

As an aside - There is a limit to how far bottom power can get you, especially if you are in a role that has some technicality. I have seen this happen as well. You suddenly find yourself without the foundation required to have an understanding of what is going on and overly dependent on subordinates who may not have enough knowledge. Recipe for disaster. You will make a boo boo that no one can cover up.

basilico:


We pay taxes hoping it will be for the common good. If paying a lil bit higher price will improve the quality of life, why not.

folake4u:
Gloriousgbola Thank you for your well detailed response on my behalf because truly, I have no further words for Ibe.

I wanted to reply to his mention but he kept on deflecting. Today is a good day so I'd let it slide.

Nigerian youths don truly suffer.

cococandy:


If you guys let republicans talk long enough they’ll show you who they truly are.

We didn’t move to America and all of a sudden decide to abandon all traditional values in place of “wokeness” like they love to insinuate.

After you’ve had a few conversations with them, you’ll quickly come to realization that if they had their way, the country you moved to will rapidly adopt the negative aspects of the country you moved away from because of the kind of policies they support.

There’s something to be said for adopting the best aspects of each system but they don’t want to hear that.

GloriousGbola:


i have to wonder if IbeOkehie is a fifth generation amerian. because that is how most of his takes are.

it is privilege and generational wealth that can insulate you from reality

folake4u:


The Trûmp he and his cohorts are supporting, isn't he a morally bankrupt politician? But no, they're making him seem he's the best thing after sliced bread. Mtchewww!

Welldone to you and others on the thread, Ichie Coco.

cococandy:
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Don’t mind them.



Ichie 🤣

cococandy:


If you guys let republicans talk long enough they’ll show you who they truly are.

We didn’t move to America and all of a sudden decide to abandon all traditional values in place of “wokeness” like they love to insinuate.

After you’ve had a few conversations with them, you’ll quickly come to realization that if they had their way, the country you moved to will rapidly adopt the negative aspects of the country you moved away from because of the kind of policies they support.

There’s something to be said for adopting the best aspects of each system but they don’t want to hear that.